This image shows an old stone house with colorful murals, partly hidden by trees. Solar panel, overgrown plants, rustic wooden gate, and bright sunlight complete the scene.
A solitary house sits nestled in a dense green forest, surrounded by rolling hills and rocky terrain, under a partly cloudy sky in soft sunlight.
A cozy room with two colorful sofas, handmade rugs, a window with a scenic view, clothes hanging, natural light, decorative pillow, and a wall ornament.
An old stone house stands partially hidden by trees and grass, with scaffolding on the front, suggesting ongoing renovation or construction work in a rural setting.
A cozy, minimalist room with a floor mattress, colorful striped blanket, green pillows, patterned rug, large window, white walls, wooden floor, and small plant.
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Discover life in nature and the woods of Taro Valley in the province of Parma, Italy

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  2026 

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    Hi, my name is Tijaa, I'm 63 years old, and I live in the Taro Valley in the province of Parma in a large house among chestnut trees, 3 km from the asphalt road. To get there, there's a path to walk, and the last stretch involves crossing the river, and heavy loads can be transported by hand-cranked cable car. The house has no electricity hookups (no bills!): we heat and cook with wood, spring water, minimal electricity from a small solar panel, an unstable phone network, and a compost toilet in the woods. I'm looking for a close-knit couple or two friends with solid rural experience and the ability to manage their own affairs. I'm looking for a long-term cohabitation (minimum 3 months, but much longer if we find ourselves together), based on self-production, sharing time, space, and knowledge, and respect and care for the environment. I offer accommodation in exchange for help in the garden, in the woods, and with the house. Children and dogs are welcome.

    Ciao, mi chiamo Tijaa e ho 63 anni, vivo nella Val di Taro in provincia di Parma in una grande casa tra i castagni a 3 km dall'asfalto. Per arrivarci c'è un sentiero da percorrere a piedi e l'ultimo tratto prevede il guado del fiume e i carichi pesanti possono viaggiare su teleferica a manovella.

    La casa è senza allacciamenti (niente bollette!): ci si scalda e si cucina a legna, acqua di sorgente, minima elettricità da un piccolo pannello solare, rete telefonica instabile e compost toilet nel bosco.
    Cerco una coppia o due amici affiatati, con concreta esperienza rurale e autonomia gestionale, per una convivenza a lungo termine (minimo 3 mesi, ma ben più a lungo se ci si trova), basata sull'autoproduzione , la condivisione di tempo, spazi e conoscenze, il rispetto e la cura del luogo. Offro alloggio in cambio di aiuto nell'orto, nel bosco e nella ristrutturazione della casa. Bambini e cani sono i benvenuti.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
  • Interests

    Interests

    Nature
    Dancing
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    What I can offer, beyond hospitality, is sharing what I've learned in over thirty years of living in the mountains and forests. I'm always open to learning about other methods and experiences that are useful in both rural and non-rural contexts.


    Quello che posso offrire oltre all'ospitalità e la condivisione di ciò che ho imparato in più di trent'anni di vita in montagna e nel bosco e sono sempre aperta a conoscere altri metodi e altre esperienze utili in un contesto rurale e non.

  • Help

    Help

    I'm looking for a close-knit couple or two friends with solid rural experience and independent management skills for a long-term project (minimum 3 months, but much longer if we can find a suitable home). I offer lodging in exchange for help in the garden, in the woods, and with home tasks. Children and dogs are welcome.

    Cerco una coppia o due amici affiatati, con concreta esperienza rurale e autonomia gestionale, per un progetto a lungo termine (minimo 3 mesi, ma ben più a lungo se ci si trova). Offro alloggio in cambio di aiuto nell'orto, nel bosco e nella ristrutturazione della casa. Bambini e cani benvenuti.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A shared kitchen, a private room, no running water in the house, and an outdoor compost toilet. The kitchen is shared, and part of the food comes from what is grown and what grows spontaneously around the house (herbs, wild vegetables, wild fruits, chestnuts, mushrooms, etc.), while anything that isn't produced or harvested is purchased collectively in the nearest village.

    Una cucina in comune, una camera privata, niente acqua corrente in casa, compost toilet esterno.
    La cucina è condivisa, una parte del cibo viene da ciò che viene coltivato e da ciò che cresce spontaneamente intorno alla casa (erbe , spontanee, frutti selvatici, castagne, funghi, ecc...) mentre ciò che non si riesce a produrre o raccogliere viene acquistato collettivamente nel paese più vicino.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    AMU

    ABCDEFGHIJKL

    Sehezerade&Jenny

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A solitary house sits nestled in a dense green forest, surrounded by rolling hills and rocky terrain, under a partly cloudy sky in soft sunlight.
A cozy room with two colorful sofas, handmade rugs, a window with a scenic view, clothes hanging, natural light, decorative pillow, and a wall ornament.
This image shows an old stone house with colorful murals, partly hidden by trees. Solar panel, overgrown plants, rustic wooden gate, and bright sunlight complete the scene.
An old stone house stands partially hidden by trees and grass, with scaffolding on the front, suggesting ongoing renovation or construction work in a rural setting.
A cozy, minimalist room with a floor mattress, colorful striped blanket, green pillows, patterned rug, large window, white walls, wooden floor, and small plant.

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